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Herford Police Crack Down on E-Scooter Violations After Bünde Accident

After an e-scooter accident injured three, police targeted inspections in Herford and Bünde. They found numerous violations, emphasizing the importance of traffic rule adherence for electric micro-vehicle safety.

In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are...
In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Herford Police Crack Down on E-Scooter Violations After Bünde Accident

Herford police conducted a district-wide inspection of electric micro-vehicles on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The operation, which took place in Herford and Bünde, uncovered numerous violations among the 100 vehicles checked. This comes following an e-scooter accident in Bünde on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, which injured three people.

Out of the 100 vehicles inspected, 60 violations were found. These included using unauthorized traffic areas, riding double, using bike lanes against traffic, using smartphones during operation, and children under 14 using e-scooters. Additionally, offenses under the compulsory insurance law were also detected.

The inspections took place on school routes and in pedestrian zones, highlighting the police's commitment to safety in these areas. Unexpected targeted inspections will continue in the future, as part of a mix of preventive and repressive measures aimed at increasing traffic safety and preventing accidents involving electric micro-vehicles.

The recent inspection in Herford and Bünde serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic rules when operating electric micro-vehicles. The police's ongoing efforts to enforce these rules aim to ensure the safety of all road users. Despite the search, no information was available about the head of the press office of the Herford Police Department responsible for further details on future inspections.

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